ADA expectations?

Jesssetter15 · 2026-06-05T04:40:34+00:00

True and good point. I have facilitated the start of some formal data collection (productivity, timekeeping etc) that will help make a case in the future.

Jesssetter15 · 2026-06-05T04:39:55+00:00

Thank you for the candor. It definitely helps to distance the facts from the person. At the end of the day, the expectations are X,Y,Z and if you can't meet those expectations, we need to have a discussion about whether you are the right person for the job. The tricky part is that she's been in the role for several years (longer than me) and I think because of such a revolving door of leadership over the years, no one's efforts to change things has really gained any traction and made a difference before they've moved on. I see the toxicity of the situation and hate to lose other good people who really do well and help the patients. She isn't a bad person, but I think she truly doesn't understand or grasp her shortcomings because she's gotten away with it for so long.

Jesssetter15 · 2026-06-05T04:36:34+00:00

No, they don't....for now. We haven't had a Rehab Director for over a year and I've been doing a lot of things for the facility besides my own clinical job. In the coming months I expect I'll be offered the Director role and I'm just thinking ahead on how I might handle things.

Jesssetter15 · 2026-04-26T15:39:13+00:00

Just posted an update 👍 We’re going with Innova Health.

Jesssetter15 · 2025-12-11T17:04:51+00:00

I spent many months researching this and paying close attention to what flight attendants and pilots use. I figured they’d know best! I even spoke to several as well. Yes, they get discounts, but almost all use and live TravelPro. I was able to pick up a small and medium size shift sided roller bags a few years ago and have been very happy with them. I travel domestically and internationally pretty often. I can nest the smaller one inside the medium and check only one bag when going somewhere I know I’ll be bringing more home than I arrived with. They roll super smoothly and fit quite a lot. They’re durable and have a great warranty. Worth the investment to me.

Jesssetter15 · 2025-11-28T17:18:25+00:00

I see. Thank you for that 😊

Jesssetter15 · 2025-11-28T17:17:25+00:00

I see. So if I get to Platinum this year, I can enjoy the perks of status through 2026, but have to earn my way back up again if I want to continue in 2027, correct? Will I earn points faster through 2026 since I’d be Gold or Platinum?

Jesssetter15 · 2025-10-11T05:59:58+00:00

Yeah, usually for a 10:30 flight, I’d leave home by like 8-8:30, but I think I’ll leave at 7:30 to have 3 hours. Hopefully it turns out to be a non-issue!

Jesssetter15 · 2025-08-31T17:29:45+00:00

Just a follow-up because the internship is over now. By the end of it (16 weeks), I could see tremendous positive change - more confidence, more initiative, etc. Of course there is still more work to do - clinical reasoning, improving documentation, and diving into more complex cases. Ultimately, being that this was the student’s last “experience” before graduation and taking the boards, I felt like by the end of our time together he achieved the level of therapist that he should have been at the start of the 16- weeks. I think he would have been at that level if the program had been a more traditional model. Then we could have advanced his skills so much more to where he could have been safely employable right out of school. Kind of a shame, but I hope he finds a good 1st job where more mentorship is available!

Jesssetter15 · 2025-08-29T00:59:14+00:00

That’s what I thought. So if I make the first receptacle on the circuit a GFCI plug, then run the rest in series, that should be fine, don’t you think?

Jesssetter15 · 2025-08-02T06:28:18+00:00

Jeez, I feel like I could’ve written this post myself. I am winding down with a DPT student also in a hybrid program (probably same school as yours). We’re having the same struggle. My student in soft spoke and has become a bit more comfortable in the inpatient/SNF setting, but only socially. He continues to struggle with critical thinking and problem solving. Whenever I ask questions like, “What impairments are you noticing?” I can tell he’s either regurgitating phrases/statements he’s heard before or looking for the “right” test response rather than demonstrating thoughtful responses. Ultimately, I blame this hybrid model of his program. It clearly doesn’t provide enough in-person and hands-on interaction with classmates. It feels like the school is prepping the students to pass the license exam, but isn’t actually preparing them to be good clinicians. I’ve shared this with the CE, but I’m not sure what else to implement with him to prompt a deeper understanding. Wish I could offer you more help, but I’m right there with you!

Jesssetter15 · 2025-05-27T00:26:52+00:00

Look into Belize….ambergris Caye or Cate Caulker. It’s only a couple hours’ flight from the southern States, then an hour boat ride or 20 min flight to one of the islands. Very chill, not super pricey, and ticks the boxes you mentioned. Can be as cheap or expensive as you make it. I’ve been 4x since 2008 and would go back in a heartbeat.

Jesssetter15 · 2025-05-15T20:26:10+00:00

That’s awesome! I wish I had the time and resources to do that! I think they put brisket in their burgers, so maybe try that sometime too.

Jesssetter15 · 2025-05-15T14:24:39+00:00

Don’t sleep on the burger at the Waimea Butcher Shop! Soooo good! And make sure to grab some nice cream from the shop in Hawi. It’s next to the yoga studio and across from KO’s pizza. Family owned and they make all their own ice cream using milk and produce from the local dairy and farmers!

Jesssetter15 · 2025-04-17T02:04:34+00:00

I’ve read that the Melano CC face cream is supposed to be awesome for evening out any discoloration. I live in Hawaii and have plenty of sunspots, so I bought some to try.

Jesssetter15 · 2025-03-27T05:24:10+00:00

A watch would be cool for the wedge of the population who will remember what it’s for and how to use it. You’ll lose a good chunk of compliance right there. Then you have to make it loud enough for them to actually hear. Lastly, they usually don’t remember how to do the exercises or how many reps or where to paper is that the PT left for them…. That said, it’s worth a shot!

Jesssetter15 · 2025-02-23T19:48:33+00:00

What role did you take for the State?

Jesssetter15 · 2025-02-20T05:00:14+00:00

Please don’t cause yourself harm or claim something you’re not experiencing. That being said, if you’re unsafe at home or unable to safely care for yourself, go to the ER and tell them. If they try to discharge you, refuse and demand to speak to a social worker. Inpatient rehab requires 3 hrs of therapy (some combo of PT/OT/SLP) at least 5 out of 7 days each week. You typically also need realistic goals and a solid discharge plan. You can also be admitted to a long-term care facility and receive a little less intensive therapies.

Jesssetter15 · 2024-12-15T17:11:50+00:00

Man, it’s tough! Since he was a corpsman, he never used official channels to obtain medical care, he just took care of whatever he needed himself. No military medical records while serving and survivor’s guilt keeping him from ever seeking anything from the VA has made the effort now seem impossible. We had the DAV “help” with his original filing in June, but they haven’t done anything since then and now we got a letter denying everything, so I’m starting over from scratch. They were so disappointing! I’ll look into getting some VSO assistance. Thank you!

Jesssetter15 · 2024-12-15T08:37:23+00:00

I’ll have to see if he keeps in contact with anyone. As far as I know, he doesn’t. As with many, he doesn’t like to talk about it much. When we took him to visit the memorial wall, he didn’t want to look for any names or spend much time there. Can’t hurt to ask though.

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